IEC, Govt. ineptitude to run elections: Candidates

AT News Report
KABUL: A number of Presidential hopefuls on Tuesday claimed that
the government and the electoral commissions are not fully prepared to conduct
the presidential polls scheduled for September 28.
The candidates termed insecurity as a main challenge against
the election, asking the government and political figures to pay serious
attention to the issue and make a proper decision in regards.
Presidential hopeful, Shaida Mohammad Abdali said the
election process has been affected due to peace talks and insecurity in
Afghanistan.
“Few days have remained for election. The election was
expected to be held after peace,” Mr. Abdali said. “There is a need for a
‘national meeting’ which include government [leaders] and politicians outside
the government to assess the current situation in collaboration with the
international community.”
The incumbent President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah
Abdullah along with 15 other candidates are in race for President Post.
This comes as the candidates have earlier expressed concern
for government’s interference in the election commissions.
Meanwhile, four of the candidates was interviewed by
TOLONews, a private TV channel, have called on government to pave the ground
for a transparent election.
“We want transparent elections. We want fair elections.
Security should be guaranteed. The international community should give
assurances,” presidential candidate Mohammad Ibrahimi Alokozai said.
“I can assure you that the elections will be postponed.
Neither the government is ready for it nor the Election Commission,”
presidential candidate Mohammad Hakim Torsan said.
Also, the expectation from the Presidential candidate’s
council is to announce its stance regarding the presidential polls within few
weeks.
“The situation shows that if it continues as it is. There
are different options and one of them is that they [members of the Presidential
Candidates Council] postpone the election by using their legal right and hold
the election after the situation turns normal,” presidential candidate Shahab
Hakimi, quoted by TOLONews, as saying.
According to the IEC over nine million people have
registered to participate in upcoming election.

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